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"Can-Do" Attitude
Preserve fruits and vegetables now-then savor their flavor (and nutrients) all year long. Canning emerged in the 1800s as a way to feed French and …
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A Global Feast
Six immigrant families reinvent Thanksgiving favorites to reflect their cultural heritage Nowhere is that heritage reflected more eloquently than in the …
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A New Leaf
Artichokes aren't just for dinner: The plant's leaves offer gentile detoxifying properties, and may even lower cholesterol. How it works "Artichoke-leaf…
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Baji's Papadums
Toss those plain potato chips and give your palate a healthier taste thrill. I'm not a big fan of chips,…
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Benefits Of Organic Food
Melissa Kidd (Soil Association Information Officer) gives expert video advice on: Why is organic food more expensive? and more..
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Brew Master
Fermented foods like kimchi and miso aren't just innovative-they're nutritional powerhouses. Actually, it's food of the past: traditional Korean kimchi. The …
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Caffeine-Free Chocolate?
I love chocolate, but I'm sensitive to caffeine. Can I get the health benefits without the jolt? …
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Choosing And Storing Fish
Chef Keith Snow of Harvest Eating.com talks about how to choose and store fish in this Hrvest Eating Essentials video.
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Conscious Cocktails
Raise a glass to Mother Earth with these organic and Biodynamic spirits, wines, and beers. Beer Prices vary, so contact the websites to find …
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Dole Organic Bananas
Dole, the world's largest producer of fresh fruits and veggies, has opened its first-ever organic banana…
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Flavor Crystals
Love salt but hate the sodium? Try seasoned salt. It has less sodium than table salt-adds a new dimension of taste and texture to any dish. Despite all …
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Food Additives And Pesticides
Maya Sharp (Green Family Expert) gives expert video advice on: What factors should I consider when reading a food label? and more...
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Fruit And Vegetable Rules
Jeff Nelken (Food Safety Consultant and Coach) gives expert video advice on: Do organic fruits and vegetables have different rules? What are the most common bacteria found on fruits and vegetables? At what temperature should fruits and vegetables be kept? and more...
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FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce (Health and Nutrition Educator and Executive Director, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education) Why are fruits and vegetables so important in my diet? Which fruits and vegetables are the most beneficial? How many fruits and vegetables should I eat a day? Are frozen or canned fruits and vegetables healthy? What is the healthiest way to prepare vegetables?
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Fruits And Vegetables
Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce (Health and Nutrition Educator & Heath Counselor) gives expert video advice on: Which fruits and vegetables are the most beneficial? Why are fruits and vegetables so important in my diet? Are frozen or canned fruits and vegetables healthy? and more...
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Green Path Organic Wine
Here's a boxed wine that's delicious, inexpensive, and eco-friendly. If white wine is your thing, …
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Greens Guide
The Better You Know Your Greens, The More Creative and Flavorful You Can Make Your Salad. Arugula Appearance: Baby leaves are small, dark green, and round or …
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Grilling Green
Move over, meat. Fresh vegetables are the safer centerpiece for your next barbecue. Don't hang up your tongs just yet, though. Skip the meat and use fresh …
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Harvest Hemp Milk
This creamy beverage tastes great and is even better for you. I never thought hemp …
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Heart Healthy Diet
Rose Marie Robertson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FESC (Chief Science Officer and Past President of the Board of American Heart Association) gives expert video advice on: Why is salt harmful for your heart? Can an obese child or adolescent get heart disease
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Heart-Healthy Foods
The numbers haven't changed much: For more than a century, heart disease has ranked as America's No. 1 killer, accounting for 41 percent of our nation's annual deaths.
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Herbal Water
Finally, flavored water that's not too sweet or too strong. I'm a fan of plain …
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How Lipoproteins Work
Foods like salmon, brown rice, and olive oil all help to lower "bad" cholesterol LDLs (low-density lipoproteins) contain a higher…
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Is Coffee Truly Bad For You?
It can be difficult to separate fact from fiction about the health effects of drinking coffee. This article examines what has been learned about coffee and diabetes, heart health, cancer and more.
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Lost In Spice
Discover the flavor-and healing power-of the world's great spices. Spices, of course, have been used to add that special touch to meals for thousands of years. But…
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Making Smart Food Choices After 35
Sinjin Smith (Volleyball Player) gives expert video advice on: Why is fast food considered so unhealthful for people over 35? How can I cut fat content when eating fast food? What is wrong with the way we eat in the US? and more...
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Natural Sodas
While free of artificial ingredients, many natural sodas are surprisingly high in sugar. These four are refreshing and flavorful without being too sweet …
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Naturally Sweet
The best alternative sugars are satisfying and loaded with nutrients. Barley Malt Made from fermented grains whose starches have turned to sugars, barley malt …
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NINE QUICK FOOD FACTS
Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce (Health and Nutrition Educator and Executive Director, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education) Why is food coloring considered unhealthy? Are nuts a healthy food?
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OILS & BUTTER
Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce (Health and Nutrition Educator and Executive Director, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education) Is margarine a healthy alternative to butter? What is an oil's "smoke point"? What is the healthiest cooking oil?
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Olive Oil Demystified
Chef Keith Snow demystifies the different types of olive oils and illustrates how to use them.
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Orange Alert
Bright-red tomatoes and foods made from them (like ketchup and marinara sauce) are known for being rich in lycopene, a cancer-fighting antioxidant. But …
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Organic Ice Cream
More and more ice cream brands are going organic, which means they're free of additives like antibiotics and the growth hormone rBGH. We tasted…
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Pesticides And Hormones
Gary Ginsberg (Toxicologist) gives expert video advice on: What is meant by 'eating lower on the food chain'? Do pesticides get into our food sources and cause widespread illness? Are certain pesticides safe to eat? and more...
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Plant Power
Sterols can help block your absorption of "bad" cholesterol. Here's how to get more of the plant-based nutrient in your diet. Food makers…
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Pomegranate Power
This exotic fruit's juicy seeds may hold the key to softer, smoother, younger-looking skin. A symbol of fertility and health in ancient times, the …
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Power Powder
A natural sugar, ribose can boost heart function and fight fatigue. How it works You won't find ribose in any food: Your body manufactures it from glucose. But …
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Red Alert: Carnivores Be Warned
Red meat can lead to breast cancer Archives of Internal Medicine in 2006 found that women who ate more than 1½ servings …
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Salad Days
Iceberg lettuce is out, mesclun and arugula are in. Inventive salads like these have the nutrients and heartiness to take center stage at your next meal. SUMMER IS …
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Salt Use Quick Tip
Chef Keith Snow demonstrates how he uses different types of salt in his kitchen.
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Sea Sides
Add a sliver of arame or dulse to soups, stews, or salads for a fresh new flavor and a nutritious boost. "Seaweed has been part of the Native American diet here in…
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Soy Power
Add soy foods like tofu to your diet and keep estrogen levels in balanceâ€â€safely. Eating soy foods is an easy way to keep your body in balance during both …
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Spice Advice
These seasonings, available at supermarkets, specialty food stores, and mail-order websites (see "Spice Sites"), boost both your health and the flavor in …
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Spice Sites
Some of the finest spice purveyors offer informative, user-friendly mail-order websites. Here, the best of the best. Kalustyan's kalustyans.com This New York…
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SUGAR
Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce (Health and Nutrition Educator and Executive Director, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education) How are sugar and diabetes related? Are there any healthy types of sugars? Why is ""refined"" sugar dangerous for my health?
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Sugar Substitutes
Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce (Health and Nutrition Educator & Heath Counselor) gives expert video advice on: Is honey a healthy sweetener? Are there healthy substitutes for refined sugar? and more...
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SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
Susan Silberstein & Marilyn Joyce (Health and Nutrition Educator and Executive Director, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education) Are there healthy substitutes for refined sugar? What are the health risks of sugar substitutes?
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Supplement From The Sea
The fat from fish oil can benefit your heart, eyes, joints, and brain. How it works Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids called …
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The Magnificent Seven
Some of the most popular soup ingredients are also great sources of vitamins and antioxidants. Beans Lentils, chickpeas, and kidney and…
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The New Good Fat
Omega-3s: good. Omega-6s: bad. Except for CLA, a member of the omega-6 family that may help fight weight gain, allergies, and more. Greener pastures …
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The Whole Truth
How to find whole grain products in supermarkets. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you should eat three one-ounce servings of whole grain…
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The Wonders Of Wheatgrass
This green juice has miraculous healing properties. "The minute I feel I something coming on, I down the wheatgrass," says Ariane de …
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Tomato Sauce
Store-bought tomato sauce in a jar helps make a quick meal. It's also a good source of vitamins C and A and the cancer-fighting antioxidant lycopene. We …
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Treasures From The Sea
One cup of cooked hiziki has ten times the calcium of a glass of milk. You can mute its deep-sea flavor by cooking it in apple …
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Vegetable Gardens
Your Garden is the perfect way to have fresh fruit and vegetables at your finger tips. A good vegetable patch or fruit orchard can save money, improve your cooking, and make an attractive back garden. Gardener Tom Cole shows you where to start. on creating a perfect vegetable garden.
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Wine Concepts
Dennis Overstreet (Wine Expert) gives expert advice on wine.
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